estate planning

Little Lotus Rescue & Sanctuary is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, tax ID 46-0820395. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Donating property to Little Lotus Rescue & Sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of animals in need. By donating land or property, you directly support our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide a safe, loving environment for countless animals in Southern Arizona.

Some of the Ways to Help Include:

  • Naming LLR as a beneficiary in a will or living trust

  • Establish a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

  • Naming LLR as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account

Bequest Options & Sample Attorney Language

Your attorney or financial advisor can work with you to include LLR in your will, trust, or codicil.

Below is specific language that you and your attorney can use to remember LLR in your will. Bequest options include:

  • Specific Bequest: States a specific dollar amount, percentage of your estate, or property to LLR. Sample language to get you started: “I give, devise and bequeath ____% of my estate (or specific assets) for the benefit of the Little Lotus Rescue & Sanctuary, EIN 46-0820395 to be used for its general purposes.”

  • Residuary Bequest: Made when you intend to leave the residue portion of your assets after other terms of the will have been satisfied. Sample language: “All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give to the Little Lotus Rescue & Sanctuary, EIN 46-0820395, to be used for its general purposes.”

  • Contingency Bequest: Allows you to leave a portion of your estate to LLR if your named beneficiary does not survive you. Sample language: “If (beneficiary) does not survive me, I devise and bequeath my residuary estate to the Little Lotus Rescue & Sanctuary, EIN 46-0820395 to be used for its general purposes.”

  • Restricted Bequest: Allows you to designate how your gift to LLR will be used, such as to name an endowment or to support a specific purpose, such as LLR's Golden Lotus Program.

  • Other Gifts: You can leave real estate, IRA’s, insurance policies, and personal property. Gift annuities and stock are also considered planned gifts and may offer substantial tax advantages. Trusts may provide life income while ultimately benefiting LLR.

Donate your property in elgin or sonoita

We are looking to grow and put down roots in the beautiful areas of Sonoita, Elgin, or Patagonia, Arizona in Santa Cruz County. Land donations in these communities would be hugely beneficial not only to the animals but also to the communities of southern Arizona. Your donations help us expand our facilities, offering more space for medical care, shelter, and rehabilitation, ensuring more animals can receive the critical care and attention they need to recover and thrive.

Additionally, property donations can provide substantial tax benefits, making it a financially wise decision for you. Your generous gift helps create a legacy of compassion and care, ensuring that animals in need have a sanctuary for years to come. By donating property to Little Lotus Rescue & Sanctuary, you're not just giving land; you're giving countless animals a chance for a better, brighter future and contributing to the well-being of the local community. Join us in making a difference today!

Car Donation

Donating your vehicle to Little Lotus Rescue & Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a powerful way to make a meaningful impact. By donating your vehicle, you support our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide sanctuary for animals in need. Your donation helps fund essential care, including: medical treatment, food, and a safe place to call home, giving these animals a second chance at life. Additionally, your generous gift is tax-deductible, making it a beneficial decision for both you and the animals. Support Little Lotus Rescue & Sanctuary and be a part of a compassionate community dedicated to animal welfare.